Thursday, March 01, 2007

I didn't wrte this, bit it is so good to pass on this kind of letters

United States Post Office

Our dog, Abbey, died Aug. 23, and the day after Abbey died, my 4-year-old,
Meredith, was SO upset. She wanted to write a letter to God so that God would
recognize Abbey in heaven. She told me what to write, and I did. Then she put
2 pictures of Abbey in the envelope. We addressed it to God in Heaven, put
two stamps on it (because, as she said, it could be a long way to heaven).

We put our return address on it, and I let her put it in the drop box at the
Post office that afternoon. She was absolutely sure that letter would get to
Heaven, and I wasn’t about to disillusion her.

So today is Labor Day. We took the kids to the museum in Austin, and when we
came home, there was a package wrapped in gold on our front porch. It was
addressed to Mer. So, she took it inside and opened it.

Inside was a book, When Your Pet Dies, by Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers). On the
front cover was the letter we had written to God, in its envelope (opened). On
the opposite page was one of the pictures of Abbey taped on the page. On the
back page was the other picture of Abbey, and this handwritten note on pink
paper:

"Dear Mer,
"I know that you will be happy to find out that Abbey arrived safely and
soundly in heaven. Having the pictures you sent to me was a big help! I
recognized Abbey right away!

"You know, Mer, she isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me
(just like it stays in your heart) young and running and playing.
Abbey loved being your dog, you know. Since we don't need our bodies in
Heaven, I don’t have any pockets to keep things in-- so I am sending you your
beautiful letter back with the pictures--so that you will have this little
memory book to keep.

"One of my angels is taking care of this for me. I hope this little
book will help.

'Thank you for your beautiful letter. Thank your mother for sending it.
What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.

"God blesses you every day and remember, I love you very much. By the way, I
am in heaven and everywhere there is love.

Signed,
God, and one of his special angels (who wrote this letter after God told HER
the words)."

How wonderful is that! I never knew there were angels working the post
office!
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